Sub-Saharan Africa is grappling with a silent crisis. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is becoming a major threat to public health. Everyone is talking about how to change the behavior of doctors and patients. They also discuss improving the pipeline for new medicines. But few people are looking at th
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is a delicate procedure. Doctors use it to treat conditions like Parkinson's disease. But there's a risk of bleeding in the brain, which can cause serious problems. A recent study looked back at past surgeries to see how often this happens and what doctors can do
Indoor air quality is a big deal, but most studies focus on outdoor pollution. So, let's talk about what's happening inside our homes. A big study in Korea checked out the air in over 1, 000 homes from mid-2020 to late 2021. They looked at tiny particles called PM2. 5, a chemical called formaldehyde
Imagine a world where light detectors can withstand extreme heat and harsh chemicals. Sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, right? Well, scientists have made a big leap towards this reality. They created a unique light detector using a special type of diamond. This isn't your average diamond, t
Imagine turning food waste into clean water. This is not just a dream but a reality. Food waste is a big problem, but methane fermentation can help. This process creates a liquid that has lots of ammonium, which is hard to deal with. That's where partial nitrification (PN) comes in. It's a crucial s
In the heart of Southern Malawi, a significant discovery has been made. Researchers have found a type of snail, Biomphalaria pfeifferi, in the Lower Shire Valley. This isn't just any snail; it's a key player in the spread of intestinal schistosomiasis, a disease that causes a lot of suffering in Afr
Kate Winslet is about to take on a new challenge. She's stepping behind the camera for the first time to direct a movie called Goodbye June. This isn't just any movie, though. It's a Netflix production. Winslet won't just be directing; she'll also be acting in it. She'll be joined by some big names
In Japan, throat and voice box cancer patients often go through a surgery called non-robotic transoral surgery (NRTOS). This method is way more common than using the fancy da Vinci robot. The reason? NRTOS uses tools that can be used again and again, making it way cheaper than the robotic option.
Benign breast disease (BBD) is a term that covers many non-cancerous conditions. But here is the thing: having BBD can sometimes increase a woman's chances of getting breast cancer later in life. This is important because it means that understanding these risks can help doctors find better ways to
Imagine this: scientists discovered a neat trick to make zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films super responsive to light. They did it by mixing in something called electron cyclotron wave resonance (ECWR) plasma during the film-making process. The secret sauce? Tweaking the ECWR power. The magic number t
